Teaching Positions in Korea: Hours, Contracts, Schools FAQ

There are many differences between working at a public school vs. a private academy (hagwon) in Korea. The biggest difference interested individuals need to know is that a Hagwon is primarily a business while a public school is a standard school. The following also tends to be the biggest differences: Working hours – Hagwons teachers work from the afternoon until night time while public school teachers work in the morning until late afternoon. Salary – Hagwon teachers usually enjoy higher salaries and potential for raises. Vacation – Public school teachers enjoy around 20 days of paid vacation while hagwon teachers usually have around 5-10 days of paid vacation.

This will depend on what program you will be teaching with. Some contracts have conditions that in order for teachers to receive their flight reimbursement or allowance they must arrive in Korea within a certain number of days form their contract’s starting date. It is best to double-check with your recruiting specialist at Korvia to see what your contract stipulates.

This is at the school’s discretion. In most case, however only a teacher who receives a final job offer will be allowed by the school to contact the current NET. This is for teacher privacy reasons.